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AAR CORP (AIR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AIR - US0003611052 - Common Stock

105.66 USD
-2.08 (-1.93%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
105.39 USD
-0.27 (-0.26%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AIR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AIR was compared to 73 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AIR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AIR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AIR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • AIR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AIR has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years AIR had a positive operating cash flow.
AIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAIR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of AIR (2.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • AIR has a Return On Equity (6.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.32%, AIR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AIR is in line with the industry average of 8.56%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.32%) for AIR is above the 3 year average (7.36%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.9%
ROE 6.03%
ROIC 8.32%
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)4.33%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)7.36%
ROIC(5y)6.95%
AIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAIR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • AIR has a Profit Margin (3.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIR has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 9.40%, AIR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AIR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 19.29%, AIR is not doing good in the industry: 64.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • AIR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.4%
PM (TTM) 3.17%
GM 19.29%
OM growth 3Y14.65%
OM growth 5Y34.25%
PM growth 3Y-52.86%
PM growth 5Y16.72%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y7.87%
AIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAIR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AIR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • AIR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AIR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AIR Yearly Shares OutstandingAIR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
AIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAIR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • AIR has an Altman-Z score of 3.57. This indicates that AIR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AIR has a Altman-Z score of 3.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIR outperforms 47.95% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that AIR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • AIR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: AIR underperforms 65.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.57
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.96%
AIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAIR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that AIR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • AIR has a Current ratio (2.84) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that AIR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AIR has a Quick ratio (1.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 1.31
AIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAIR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AIR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.72%, which is quite impressive.
  • AIR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.75% yearly.
  • AIR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.40%.
  • AIR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.72%
EPS 3Y17.57%
EPS 5Y12.75%
EPS Q2Q%31.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.4%
Revenue growth 3Y15.17%
Revenue growth 5Y6.06%
Sales Q2Q%15.92%

3.2 Future

  • AIR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.18% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AIR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.63%
EPS Next 2Y16.51%
EPS Next 3Y16.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.8%
Revenue Next 2Y14.02%
Revenue Next 3Y11.37%
Revenue Next 5Y1.07%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAIR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
AIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAIR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.96, the valuation of AIR can be described as rather expensive.
  • 90.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AIR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AIR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say AIR is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.96, the valuation of AIR can be described as rather expensive.
  • 94.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AIR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, AIR is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.96
Fwd PE 19.96
AIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAIR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AIR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.29
AIR Per share dataAIR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of AIR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as AIR's earnings are expected to grow with 16.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y16.51%
EPS Next 3Y16.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AIR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AAR CORP / AIR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AIR.


What is the valuation status of AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to AAR CORP (AIR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for AAR CORP?

AAR CORP (AIR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is AAR CORP?

The financial health rating of AAR CORP (AIR) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for AAR CORP (AIR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AAR CORP (AIR) is expected to grow by 15.63% in the next year.